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Permafrost thaw contaminates Svalbard water supply, Longyearbyen taps unsafe
Published 19 h ago1 sourceEvidence: Reported
SeverityHighAssessedDeveloping storyGuardian WorldLow-rated sourceNO · SJ
Longyearbyen, a Norwegian settlement near the North Pole, is experiencing warming at 5-7 times the global average, leading to a shortage of drinkable water. The event underscores the acute vulnerability of Arctic communities to climate change, though specific causes and duration of the shortage remain unclear.
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